Round Lake Area Character Counts

Vision Statement
The vision of CHARACTER COUNTS! of the Round Lake Area is a community where all individuals personally embrace the principle that character counts at all times and in all places.

Long Term Goal
In five years, CHARACTER COUNTS! has helped create positive change in the Round Lake Area as evidenced in police records, school reports, and improved community perceptions.

Why CHARACTER COUNTS!?
The School Partnership, a subcommittee of B.E.S.T., met on Nov. 16,1999 to discuss issues facing the Round Lake Area. The consensus of the group was that the Round Lake Area was a wonderful place with great people who had been faced with a multitude of negative issues, especially concerns about the school district. It was decided that we needed to focus on our positive assets – our character. After looking at many programs, the committee choose CHARACTER COUNTS!

Character Counts Week...
We are planning a Chili Supper for October 18 to kick off Character Counts Week in the Round Lake Area as well as to honor our first responders...both fire and police. We will be sending out letters asking for sponsorship of the honorees so we can treat them to free chili and the trimmings. The tickets will be $5.00 for adults, $4.00 for senior citizens (that includes me), $3.00 for kids 6-12 and free under six if they are in a fall-type costume.

The school district CEO offered the use of the Magee Building which is currently setting empty and will be a perfect venue. Supper will run from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. and the six elementary buildings will be responsible for providing some kind of entertainment each half-hour. Each building will represent one of the six pillars of character. I hope that you can put it on your calendar and plan to attend. If you can't attend, how about sponsoring some of our police or fire persons? Your name will be displayed as a person showing good citizenship.

If you have any questions you may call: Kathy Myers 847-270-9300 ext. 5110

Round Lake Area Character Counts
SPONSORED BY B.E.S.T. Bringing Everyone’s Strength’s Together